Franz Schubert: Quartettsatz, D. 703 – Quatuor No. 15, D. 887 Quatuor Terpsycordes

• Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Quatuor à cordes No. 12 en Ut Mineur, D.703
• 1 Quatuor à cordes No. 12 en Ut Mineur, D.703 « Quartettsatz » 09:07
• Quatuor à cordes No. 15 en Sol Majeur, D.887
• 2 Allegro molto moderato 19:56
• 3 Andante un poco mosso 10:41
• 4 Scherzo Allegro vivace 06:44
• 5 Allegro assai 10:56
• Total Runtime 57:24

Info for Franz Schubert: Quartettsatz, D. 703 – Quatuor No. 15, D. 887

Continuing its exploration of the Romantic repertory on period instruments, the Quatuor Terpsycordes presents a blazing vision of two Schubert masterpieces: the sublime Quartettsatz and the Quartet in G major, his fifteenth and last work in the genre, a grandiose work of well-nigh symphonic proportions.

Quatuor Terpsycordes:
Girolamo Bottiglieri, first violin
Raya Raytcheva, second violin
Caroline Cohen Adad, viola
François Grin, cello

Quatuor Terpsycordes
Prism of musical repertoires, multiplicity of approach, kaleidoscope of personalities. These many facets combine to make up the unique character of the Terpsycordes Quartet – at once homogenous and diverse. The formation has won distinction at many international competitions, including a First Prize in Geneva in 2001, and succeeded in radiating its quadruple talent – a magical blend of harmonious and complementary artists, yet innovative and bold in their interpretation.

Both on stage and in the recording studio, the Terpsycordes assert their eclecticism. Their recordings, all acclaimed by the specialized press, reflect a determination to penetrate the very heart of each piece they play, combining rigour and fantasy.

The Terpsycordes Quartet, based in Geneva, was founded in 1997, and taught by Gabor Takács-Nagy, before being coached notably by members of the Budapest, Hagen, Lasalle or Mosaïques Quartets. Drawing vitality from their contrasting origins (Italy, Bulgaria and Switzerland), its members offer dazzling performances to audiences of major concert seasons and festivals around the globe. The muse Terpsichore is their constant inspiration – music’s daughter linking earth and spirit: Terre (earth), psy (spirit), cordes (strings).

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